1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort 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 433 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Escort |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |