1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 124 kg more than 1952 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
