1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1960 Austin A 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 29 L |