1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 118 L |
