1946 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 25 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
