1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1965 Ferrari 512 F1
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 512 F1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |