1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 9 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 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 40 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3690 mm |