1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1953 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1953 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Hudson Hornet | 1953 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercury |
| Model | Hornet | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3000 mm |
