1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Escort |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 63 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |