2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 191 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SLK | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
