1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 37 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, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri.
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. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Capri |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |