1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 30 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
