1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1953 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 12 M | Monterey |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |