1950 Austin A135 vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1954 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1954 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
