1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 419 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr 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 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |