1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 352 kg more than 1954 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Thunderbird | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Monterey |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |