1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1955 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 15 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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 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 |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |