1965 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 885 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 2001 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 114 L |
