1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 340 kg more than 1949 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |