2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 23 kg more than 1970 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | S | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6207 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3160 mm |