1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |
