1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1951 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1951 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Lancia Aurelia | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Aurelia | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
