1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 115 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 40 L |
