1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1956 Ford F is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 776 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1956 Ford F | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | F |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
