1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 820 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2930 mm |