1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane 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 323 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
