1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1959 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 56 L |
