1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 20 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |