1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 203 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
