1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 353 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |