1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 56 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 291 kg more than 1954 Mercury Monterey.
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 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Monterey | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
