1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Lexus LS
To start off, 1989 Lexus LS is newer by 22 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lexus LS weights approximately 1058 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, 1989 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lexus LS 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 | 1989 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | LS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |
