1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 50 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2300 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.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion 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 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3490 mm |
