1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 17 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |