1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 262 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |