1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 85 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
