1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1955 Ford F is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 760 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1955 Ford F | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | F |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
