1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 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, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 40 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
