1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 40 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
