1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 20 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 460 kg more than 1951 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
