1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Austin A 99.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 99 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 99 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |