1950 Austin A135 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1973 Ferrari Dino is newer by 23 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, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | Dino |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 59.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |