1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1956 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |