1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 17 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
