1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 26 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 135 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
