1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 14 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 88 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
