1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110. 1996 Ford Falcon 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. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
