1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona.
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 1957 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Corona 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 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |