2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6206 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |