1961 Austin A vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
