1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 527 kg more than 1954 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:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Monterey |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |