1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort 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 227 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort 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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 41 L |
