1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 500 | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |