1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |