1957 Austin A135 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 700 kg |
