1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 11 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M 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 180 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |