1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 250 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra 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 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2620 mm |