1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 195 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 195.
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:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1954 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 195 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |