1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 12 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri 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 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
