1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul.
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, 1962 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 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 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
