1957 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 500 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |