1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 40 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 626 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |
