1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1964 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 12 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 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 330 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1952 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Monterey |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |