1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1972 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1972 Ferrari Dino is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1972 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 59.9 mm |
| 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 | 1980 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2350 mm |
