1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 400 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 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 | 120 L |