1949 Austin 16 vs. 1994 Ford Escort
To start off, 1994 Ford Escort is newer by 45 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort.
Because 1949 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1994 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
