1954 Austin A vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 615 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3130 mm |