1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 59 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 360 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | Cayman |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4183 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2415 mm |