1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,550 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2960 mm |