1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 58 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1046 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory 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 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
