1957 Austin A 55 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1957 Austin A 55. 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |