1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 122 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |