1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |