1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 135 | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |