1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 57 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1077 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |