1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 352 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |