1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 42 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2930 mm |
