1952 Austin A vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 23 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Ford Torino. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1975 Ford Torino | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Torino |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |