1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 38 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, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 88 kg more than 1986 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
