1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 656 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |
