2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 171 kg more than 2007 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
