1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1956 Austin A 35 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, 1956 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 35 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
