1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1953 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 40 (41 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 13 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40.
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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul 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 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |