1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 606 kg more than 1953 Mercury Monterey.
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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Mercury Monterey | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monterey | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
