1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 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 78 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |