1957 Austin A135 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1957 Austin A135 and 1957 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
