1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 178 kg more than 1960 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, 1988 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
