1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 86 kg more than 1949 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |