1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 41 L |