1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 24 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 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 11 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | Dino |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2924 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 283 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |