1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 31 L |