1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 995 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Montego |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 78 L |