1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 133 L |