1957 Austin A135 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. 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 89 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | 17M |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |