1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Ferrari P5
To start off, 1965 Ferrari P5 is newer by 13 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), 1965 Ferrari P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari P5 (296 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari P5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1965 Ferrari P5.
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:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1965 Ferrari P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
