1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 700 kg |
