1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 19 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 14 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri 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 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 41 L |