1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 283 kg more than 1966 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 100 L |