1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 45 kg more than 1962 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 Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |