1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 58 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition 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 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 127 L |