1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 95 | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |