1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |