1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 46 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 525 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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
