1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 52 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2649 mm |
