1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1961 Ford Popular
To start off, 1961 Ford Popular is newer by 10 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1961 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 | 1961 Ford Popular | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Popular |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |