1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 28 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 808 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |
