1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 28 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri 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. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
