1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 18 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) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 125 L |