1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 220 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |