1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 59 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1798 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 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 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 132 L |
