1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 41 L |
