1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1949 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
