1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus.
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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |