1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 554 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 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 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |