1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Mercury Monterey.
Because 1973 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 1999 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monterey | V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3010 mm |
