1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 58 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1087 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer 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 | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |
