1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 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), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair 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 170 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
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 | 59 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |