1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 123 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |