1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 39 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 544 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 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 475 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | F1 89 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 593 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 12500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
