1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 500 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |