1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 19 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 436 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 920 kg |