1950 Austin A135 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 36 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A135 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
