1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 38 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 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 580 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, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
