1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio 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 15 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
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 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
