1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Prefect weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40.
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, 1957 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Prefect 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 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2220 mm |