1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 54 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |