2001 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SL | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
