1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 105 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri 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 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
