1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 40 and 1953 Ferrari 342 America were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 58 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1953 Ferrari 342 America | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 342 America |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 105 L |
