1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 515 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
