2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 35 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 186 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
