1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1992 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 40 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 638 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, 1992 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1992 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
