1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 44 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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 56 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 70 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 46 L |
