1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon 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 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |