1950 Austin A135 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 115 L |