1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 60 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 271 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2009 Ford Falcon 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. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
