1957 Austin A 95 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 52 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 378 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |