1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1953 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 113 kg more than 1953 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |