1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 57 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 745 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.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
