1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 52 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1237 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 30 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 85 L |
