1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 Ford Aerostar is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 235 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, 1996 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Aerostar 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 | 1996 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
