1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 48 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 155 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
