1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 34 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 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 435 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 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 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
