1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 38 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 885 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 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 | 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
