1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 26 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 758 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD 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 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3080 mm |
