1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 52 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 682 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.
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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Artic |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
