1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina 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 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 36 L |
