1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1956 Austin A 30 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 85 kg more than 1956 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, 1953 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
