1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1964 Reliant Rebel is newer by 10 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 1159 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1964 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1964 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Monterey | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Monterey | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
