1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1977 Toyota Mark II is newer by 27 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 225 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, 1977 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Mark II 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 | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
