1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 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 | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
