1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 70 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
