1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 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 38 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
