1950 Austin A135 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |