1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 57 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, 2009 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus 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 314 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1952 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus 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 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 51 L |
