1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 798 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
