1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 31 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), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 14 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 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 308 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 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 | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |