1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1638 kg more than 1966 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 120 L |
