1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 16 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 415 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 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 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Make Austin Plymouth
Model A 40 Barracuda
Year Released 1953 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1200 cc 3685 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65.5 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 104.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2760 mm


 

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