1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1964 Austin A 40
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 599 kg more than 1964 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1964 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Pacer | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 29 L |
