1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 38 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 860 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
