1947 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 36 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1947 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
