1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |