2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (508 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 508 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |