1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1988 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1988 Ford Tempo is newer by 33 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1988 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1955 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.

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