1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 27 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 355 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2300 mm |
