1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is newer by 21 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 weights approximately 530 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 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 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
