1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 61 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1860 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 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 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 132 L |
