1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 27 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 500 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
