1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 58 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 781 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer 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 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 85 L |
