1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 26 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |