1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 49 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 390 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Monterey | SLK |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |