1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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 440 kg more than 2009 Ford Kuga.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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 Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Kuga |
| 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
