1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 13 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce 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, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce 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 | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Luce |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |