1947 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 16 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 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 10 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
