1958 Austin A135 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A135 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3160 mm |
