1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 750 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440.
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 Mercury Monterey | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Monterey | 440 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4183 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |