1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 335 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 87 L |