1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 190 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Familia |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |