1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 21 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 468 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 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 | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 120 L |
