1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 37 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 34 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 116 L |
