1955 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1955 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1953 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:
1955 Buick 40 | 1953 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |