1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 22 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 65 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Austin A 110 1970 Ford Corsair
Make Austin Ford
Model A 110 Corsair
Year Released 1948 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 3700 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2570 mm


 

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