1950 Austin A135 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 63 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Austin | Scion |
| Model | A135 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
