1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 251 kg more than 1958 Austin A 95. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |