1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 52 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 870 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 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 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
