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 574 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 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 17 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
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 | 2198 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 74 L |
