1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra 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 134 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |