1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 178 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |