1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 18 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 185 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick 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 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |