1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 32 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 470 kg more than 1954 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
