1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 297 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |