1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 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. Both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1970 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 98 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |