1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1973 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 19 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.
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 | 1973 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Monterey | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 3689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
