1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 54 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 550 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, 2002 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 2002 Ford GT 40 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 | 2002 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 107 L |
