1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |