1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 326 kg more than 1965 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 47 L |