1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |