1951 Austin A vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 715 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |