1962 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 944 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon 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 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
