1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 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 372 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 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 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
