1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
