1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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 7 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 719 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |