1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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 70 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
