1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 44 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 630 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 30 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 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 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 84 L |
