2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | SLK | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |