1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1973 Opel Ascona is newer by 20 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Ascona 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 80 kg more than 1973 Opel Ascona.
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, 1973 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Ascona 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 | 1973 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |