1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 270 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F 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 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
