1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Montego |
Year Released | 1947 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 335 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |