1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 25 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 23 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus 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 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 94 L |