1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1991 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1991 Ford Scorpio is newer by 32 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 42 more horse power than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1991 Ford Scorpio. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1991 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2770 mm |
