1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 283 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |
