1950 Austin A135 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 207 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
