1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Mercury Monterey is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 274 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. 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. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Hudson Commodore | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Hudson | Mercury |
Model | Commodore | Monterey |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3160 mm |