1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 518 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 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 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 40 | 308 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 74 L |