1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1953 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 318 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1966 Mercury Cougar | 1953 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Monterey |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 4191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |