1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 425 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus 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 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 35 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |
