1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 96 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |