1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 120 L |