1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
