1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1892 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 Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |