1953 BMW 501 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1954 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 395 kg more than 1953 BMW 501.
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:
1953 BMW 501 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 501 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |