1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 1 more horse power than 1977 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |