1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 22 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), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 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 380 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 85 Nm |
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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 125 L |