1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 55 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 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 318 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 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 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 132 L |