2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (501 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3222 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |
