1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 22 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 938 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, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
