1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 177 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |