1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 977 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 125 L |
