1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 1 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair 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 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |