1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 66 L |
