1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 312 is newer by 19 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 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 312 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 810 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1967 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 312 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |