1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Ford Fairlane.
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:
| 1969 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2781 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3000 mm |
