1962 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 687 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
