1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (325 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 98 L |