1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 44 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 489 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, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1994 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
