1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1627 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1958 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1958 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
Model | Twosome | Monterey |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 3160 mm |