1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |