1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 22 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Maverick 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 55 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick.
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 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
