1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 55 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |