1957 Austin A135 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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 47 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |