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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 268 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 515 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 462 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 | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1505 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 |