1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1954 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 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 340 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70.
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 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 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:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
