1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 804 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 55 | Montego |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3000 mm |