1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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 70 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 159 L |
