1951 Austin A vs. 1980 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1980 Ford Fiesta is newer by 29 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 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fiesta (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1980 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1980 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |