1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 680 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Monterey | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Monterey | P4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |