1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Austin A 99 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 99 (107 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 99 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |