1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 421 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Austin A 110 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Austin Ford
Model A 110 Scorpio
Year Released 1951 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3992 cc 2935 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 130 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1450 mm


 

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