1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 33 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 466 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
