1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Montego | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
