2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Montego |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |