1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 573 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 60 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93.6 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
