1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 354 kg more than 1958 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2590 mm |