1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 282 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 57 mm |
| 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 | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
