1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Simca Oceane is newer by 10 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane.
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, 1960 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane 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 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 40 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |