1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 35 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
