1954 Austin A vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |