1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 42 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 87 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
