1962 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 60 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |