1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 98 kg more than 1955 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |