1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 255 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
