1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 584 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon 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 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
