1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, both 1950 Austin A 40 and 1950 Ferrari 195 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 195 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |