1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 30 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |