2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Viano | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3160 mm |
