1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 40 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |
