1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 40 and 1959 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
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 | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |