1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. Both 1959 Austin A 40 and 1962 Ford Anglia are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia.
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, 1962 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Anglia 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 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |