1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 37 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, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 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 1435 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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 | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | F1 88 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
