1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 362 kg more than 1952 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Comet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |