1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 220 | Montego |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |