1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 29 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 518 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler 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 | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 40 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 46 L |
