1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 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 310 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |