1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 28 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 310 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1953 Mercury Monterey has manual transmission. 1953 Mercury Monterey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Mercury Monterey | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Monterey | Royale |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
