1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 642 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |