1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 41 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1954 Mercury Monterey.
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.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E420 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |