1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 198 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
