1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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 Mercury Monterey | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Monterey | Cougar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |