1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1962 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
