1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 44 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1079 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty 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 | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | A 40 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 74 L |