1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |
