1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 340 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
