1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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 Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 99 | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |