1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (800 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monterey | S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 529 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3165 mm |
