1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon 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 511 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 482 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |