1952 Austin A vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Corsair |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 125 L |