1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 434 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
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 | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |