1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 55 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.
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. 2007 Smart Brabus 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. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Mercury | Smart |
Model | Monterey | Brabus |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |