1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 690 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
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 Mercury Montego | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercury | Riley |
Model | Montego | RM A |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |