1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr 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 86 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |
