1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 57 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, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam 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 304 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
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, 2007 Ford Bantam, 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
