1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 395 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli 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 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
