1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 90 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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 Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon 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 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |