1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Morris Traveller
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1966 Morris Traveller were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1966 Morris Traveller are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Traveller weights approximately 68 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40.
Because 1966 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Morris Traveller, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 81 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1966 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |
