1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 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 40 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 77 L |
