1965 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 37 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 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 1010 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M 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 | 2002 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 110 L |
