1957 Austin A135 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 47 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |