1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1948 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 208 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 74 L |