1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon 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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |