1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 159 L |
