1978 Holden GTS vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 24 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 205 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS.
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 1978 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1978 Holden GTS 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | GTS | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |
