1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1958 Ford Escort 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |