1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 33 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. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1952 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:
| 1952 Mercury Monterey | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercury | Tatra |
| Model | Monterey | T613 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
