1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 480 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 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 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 360 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |