1957 Austin A 35 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 47 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 890 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 35 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2966 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 | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |