1949 Austin 16 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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:
1949 Austin 16 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |