1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 51 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2380 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.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion 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 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3490 mm |
