1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |