1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 29 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 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 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 665 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 312 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |