1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 48 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 724 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
