1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 18 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 270 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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick 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 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |