1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 580 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | W 123 Coupe | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3160 mm |
