1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 520 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |