1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1993 Ford Aspire is newer by 43 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aspire 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 40 kg more than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Aspire (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aspire 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 | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |
