1957 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 971 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul 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:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Consul | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |
