1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar 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 65 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar 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 | 1998 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
