1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 54 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. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 125 kg more than 1954 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 2008 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Antara 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.
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1954 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Opel Antara | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Antara |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4183 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |