1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 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. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 24 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. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2838 mm |