1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
