1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |