1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 869 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |
