1951 Austin A vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 44 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 450 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, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Ford Escort (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.

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