1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Mercury Monterey is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 728 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 190 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
