1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 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 324 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown.
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. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1952 Mercury Monterey has manual transmission. 1952 Mercury Monterey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Mercury Monterey | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
