1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 921 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Vedette | Monterey |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3070 mm |