1967 Maserati Mexico vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1967 Maserati Mexico is newer by 15 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 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mexico.

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.

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1967 Maserati Mexico 1952 Mercury Monterey
Make Maserati Mercury
Model Mexico Monterey
Year Released 1967 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4136 cc 4191 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3000 mm