1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1952 Mercury Monterey has manual transmission. 1952 Mercury Monterey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1952 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3000 mm |
