1950 Austin A135 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |
