1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Ford Anglia is newer by 17 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 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1967 Ford Anglia. 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 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |