1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1953 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 135 and 1953 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1953 Mercury Monterey.
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:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1953 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 135 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3000 mm |
