1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1958 Ford Zodiac is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |