1950 Austin A135 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
