1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 16 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Monterey | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Monterey | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3190 mm |
