1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monterey | C |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7032 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
