1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Ferrari 850
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 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 286 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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 | 1960 Ferrari 850 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 140 L |
