1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 212 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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 90 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 212 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 159 L |