1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 53 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO 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 110 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO 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 | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 70 | TSO |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
