1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Ford Popular
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 Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2300 mm |
