1994 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C (277 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercedes-Benz C | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3606 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |