1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 55 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 17 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger 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 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1323 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
