1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 49 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT 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 560 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT 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 | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |
