1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 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 685 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
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 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Monterey | 120 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4183 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |