1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 60 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 604 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 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect 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 | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
