1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |