1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Austin | Ginetta |
| Model | A 40 | G21 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
