1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2420 mm |
