1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
