1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |