1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 20 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |