1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 19 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 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 780 kg more than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera has manual transmission. 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Mercury |
Model | Bagheera | Monterey |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3000 mm |