1949 Austin 16 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 172 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |