1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1951 Austin A 70 and 1951 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |