1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 58 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 746 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70.
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. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
