1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 46 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 790 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
