1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 332 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
