1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1977 Ford Megastar II | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Megastar II |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 920 kg |