1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2940 mm |
