1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
