1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Talbot T 26 (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1950 Talbot T 26.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 40 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |