1951 Austin A vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1957 Ford Popular is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Popular weights approximately 53 kg more than 1951 Austin A.
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, 1957 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Popular |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2300 mm |