1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 582 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria 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 | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
