1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 160 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |