1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 195 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |