1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 924 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 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 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 120 L |
