1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 45 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 616 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari Enzo weights approximately 544 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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo 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 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 651 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 658 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 95 L |
