1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 40 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1966 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
