1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 70 and 1952 Ferrari 340 MM were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM.
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 70 | 1952 Ferrari 340 MM | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 340 MM |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1089 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
