1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |
