1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 135 and 1959 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |