1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 47 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55.
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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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 | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
