1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 235 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 59 L |