1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 61 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, 2009 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus 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 526 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1948 Austin A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
