1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 45 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 530 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 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 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercury | Venturi |
| Model | Monterey | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
