1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP) has 412 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 472 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |
