1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 19 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 662 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |
