1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 23 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri 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 5 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri 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 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |