1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 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 5 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 308 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
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 | 7600 RPM |
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 | 1265 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 | 140 L |