1946 Austin 16 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 25 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
