1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 238 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 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 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 125 L |
