1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon 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 810 kg more than 1987 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |
