1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 619 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon 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 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2830 mm |