1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 312 is newer by 25 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 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 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 316 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1975 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 488 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
