1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 22 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 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 30 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1972 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1972 Ford GT 40 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 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 125 L |
