1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 30 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3160 mm |