1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 35 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 192 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 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:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3000 mm |
