1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 42 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 658 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
