1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 860 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Aurelia | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
