1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 48 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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 20 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |