1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Ford Escort

To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 42 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 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.

Because 1951 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.

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