1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 33 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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 550 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli 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 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
