1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| 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 | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 120 L |
