1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 30 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona 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 106 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Ascona 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 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
