1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 965 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 55 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |