1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 56 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 610 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.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |