1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
