1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 43 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 1 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Monterey | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
