1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 385 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |
