1950 Austin A135 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | 330 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |