1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 95 L |
