1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
