1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 56 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 677 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 106 L |
