1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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 Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 116 L |
