1952 Austin A vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A | Montego |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |