1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |