1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair 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 50 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair 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 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
