1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 12 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1955 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 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 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 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 | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
