1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
