1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 125 L |
