1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 35 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |
