1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 470 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |