1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1980 Ford Limited
To start off, 1980 Ford Limited is newer by 30 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Limited weights approximately 410 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70.
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. 1980 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1980 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Limited |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
