1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 48 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 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 290 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.
Because 1956 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |