1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (127 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1967 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 1985 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
