1963 Mercury Monterey vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 114 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Mercury Monterey | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | President |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6964 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1890 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3040 mm |