1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 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 274 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 70 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |