1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
| Model | Tickford | Montego |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
