1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40.
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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 79 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |