1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 57 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 123 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Monterey | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2604 mm |