1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 27 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, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 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 1375 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
