1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 108 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |