1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1967 Ferrari Dino is newer by 17 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 74 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
