1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1955 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Popular |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2300 mm |