1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 309 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.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 132 L |
