1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 420 | Montego |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |