1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.

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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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