1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1956 Ford Popular is newer by 5 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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 | 1956 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2300 mm |
