1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1986 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1986 Lancia Prisma is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1986 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1960 Austin A 55 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1986 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 55 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
