1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 297 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
