1958 Austin A135 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |