1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |