1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 19 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 585 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 40 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
