1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1953 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Crestline (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Crestline should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Crestline weights approximately 535 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 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.
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1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1953 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 100 | Crestline |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2940 mm |