1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2220 mm |
