1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 19 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 330 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
