1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 35 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 218 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 230 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |