1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 49 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 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 10 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 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 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
