1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 953 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger 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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 80 L |
