1956 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1956 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 405 kg more than 1952 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. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1952 Mercury Monterey has manual transmission. 1952 Mercury Monterey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac Eldorado | 1952 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3000 mm |
