1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 46 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1077 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series 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 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 150 L |
