1958 Austin A135 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 43 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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 A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |
