1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 13 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 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 245 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 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 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Austin | Ginetta |
| Model | A 40 | G12 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
