1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
