1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1948 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |