1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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, 1964 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
