1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 702 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1999 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 35 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5625 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 56 L |
