1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 474 kg more than 1950 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia 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 | 1962 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |