1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110.
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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2980 mm |