2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 770 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
