1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 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 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 90 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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M 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 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |