1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |