1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |