1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 58 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1318 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram 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 | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3569 mm |
