1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 16 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM 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 510 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 140 L |
