1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 27 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 800 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD 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 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3080 mm |
