1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 1977 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1977 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 24 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 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 635 kg more than 1977 Nissan Bluebird.
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 | 1977 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
