1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina 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 40 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |