1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 55 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mercury | Tesla |
| Model | Monterey | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2352 mm |
