1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 47 L |