1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 29 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 62 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri 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 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |