1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 1948 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 1,903 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 159S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S.
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.
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1948 Austin A 40 | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 159S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |