1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 343 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri 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 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |