1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 61 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 144 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mazda Tribute, 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, 2011 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Tribute 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 | 2011 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 66 L |
