1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |