1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1955 Singer Hunter
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Singer Hunter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Singer Hunter 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 161 more horse power than 1955 Singer Hunter. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1955 Singer Hunter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 914 kg more than 1955 Singer Hunter. 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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Singer Hunter has manual transmission. 1955 Singer Hunter 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 | 1955 Singer Hunter | |
Make | Mercury | Singer |
Model | Monterey | Hunter |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 7032 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2180 mm |