1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Prefect (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1959 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |
