1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 13 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 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 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 504 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 119 L |
