1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 24 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 680 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino 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 | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 87 L |
