1947 Austin 16 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1957 Ford Zodiac is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1947 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |