1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 341 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
