1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 55 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 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 | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 132 L |
