2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 36 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5752 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |