1951 Austin A vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 400 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 118 L |
