1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 553 F1 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |