2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
