1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 950 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
