1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |