2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 32 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 164 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |
