1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
