1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1957 Austin A 95 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |