1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will offer significantly more control. 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Monterey | GLK |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2756 mm |