1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 55 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 90 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 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 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
