1949 Austin A 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 586 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
