1948 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1967 Ford 17 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1967 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
