1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 25 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Mercury Monterey | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Monterey | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |