1954 Austin A vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 38 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
