1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 53 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1736 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |