1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 488 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |