1951 Austin A vs. 1998 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 47 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 590 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, 1998 Ford Telstar, 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, 1998 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1998 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
