1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 208 kg more than 1952 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
