1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 16 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 20 kg more than 1953 Austin A 110. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder 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 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 110 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |
