1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 49 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1950 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 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 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 373 Nm |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
