1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1971 Ford Escort are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 43 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
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 | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |