1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 40 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 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 160 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
