1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 28 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 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 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 365 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 312 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |