1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 22 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 335 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 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 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 308 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |