1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Montego | GLK |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7033 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2016 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2755 mm |
