1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 18 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |
