1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 794 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |