1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 57 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |
