1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1958 Ford Zodiac is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |