1950 Austin A135 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |