1951 Ford Custom vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1954 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Custom | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
