1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 90 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 70 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
