1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 35 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
