1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 250 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri 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 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 58 L |