1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
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:
1952 Mercury Monterey | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Monterey | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |