1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 1951 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |
