1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Mazda Luce is newer by 24 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 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 289 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce 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 | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
