1950 Austin A135 vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 37 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 490 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |