1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 50 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 462 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 55 | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
