1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 21 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 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant 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 165 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 40 | Galant |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |